CompletedNot Applicable

Increasing the Uptake of Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines Among High-Risk Adult Patients Through GP Clinics

Singapore8,837 participantsStarted 2017-11-01

Plain-language summary

Pneumonia and influenza are among the top causes of hospitalisation and death in the elderly. While vaccinations are recommended against these diseases, a large proportion of elderly in the community remain unvaccinated, with approximately only 10% vaccinated for either disease. In this study, the investigators aim to implement an intervention package within GP clinics to increase influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates, especially among elderly patients with chronic diseases.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients seen at GP clinics involved in our study AND * Aged 65 years and above, with or without chronic disease Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not seen at GP clinics involved in our study * Patients aged below 65 years old

What they're measuring

Difference in influenza vaccination uptake rate for clinics between intervention and non-intervention periods

Timeframe: 8 months (post-study completion)

Difference in pneumococcal vaccination uptake rate for clinics between intervention and non-intervention periods

Timeframe: 8 months (post-study completion)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03445117

SponsorTan Tock Seng Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-07-31

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